Michelle Gomez (Bad Education, Green Wing) will join the cast of Doctor Who, playing The Gatekeeper of the Nethersphere when the series returns on 23rd August.
Speaking about the role, Michelle Gomez said:
"Well of course Peter Capaldi is our next Doctor, which makes complete sense. I'm thrilled to join him. Well, you would be wouldn't you?"
Lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat, added:
“I've known Michelle for years, and I'm thrilled to welcome her to Doctor Who. She's everything we need - brilliant, Scottish, and a tiny bit satanic.”
Filming is well underway for Series 8 of Doctor Who. Guest stars confirmed to join Peter Capaldi and Jenna Coleman in the new series, which will air on BBC One this Autumn include Frank Skinner, Ben Miller, Tom Riley, Keeley Hawes and Hermione Norris.
+ Series 8 of Doctor Who will air in the UK on 23rd August 2014, on BBC One.
+ Series 8 of Doctor Who will air in the USA on 23rd August 2014, on BBC America.
+ Series 8 of Doctor Who will air in Canada on 23rd August 2014, on SPACE.
+ Series 8 of Doctor Who will air in Australia on 24th August 2014, on ABC1.
[Source: BBC]
